Shamil Chandaria, PhD - Predictive Processing & Ultimate Wellbeing

Shamil Chandaria, PhD, a researcher with expertise in consciousness, neuroscience, and AI, explores the Bayesian brain theory and the free energy principle to explain how the brain constructs reality.

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Fred Luskin, PhD - The Science of Forgiveness

Stanford psychologist Fred Luskin, PhD, shares insights on the science of forgiveness and how practicing gratitude can promote emotional healing and resilience.

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Andrew Litchy, ND - Mental Wellness & Monk Training

Andrew Litchy, ND, a naturopathic medical doctor, talks about his former experience living as a monk and how to bring mindfulness into a busy life.

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Doug Kraft - Exploring Consciousness & Deep Awareness

Retired minister and psychotherapist, Doug Kraft, discusses the science of consciousness and how our minds construct reality.

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Ruben Laukkonen, PhD - Neuroplasticity, Meditation & the Predictive Brain

Cognitive neuroscientist Ruben Laukkonen talks about the rarest states of consciousness and how the mind builds itself through predictive processing.

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Andrew Holecek - Profound States of Mind

Andrew Holecek, author and meditation teacher with decades of experience, speaks about his 3-year silent retreat and what he’s learned about enlightenment

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Elena Antonova, PhD - The Brain of a Mental Olympian

Elena Antonova, PhD, neuroscientist and senior lecturer at Brunel University London, talks about the brains of long-term meditators and the 4 stages of meditation practice development.

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Amishi Jha, PhD - The Power of Focus

Amishi Jha, PhD, neuroscientist and professor of psychology, talks about her research on the neural basis of attention and the effects of mindfulness-based training programs on people in high-stress situations.

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Sharon Salzberg - Sublime Qualities of Mind

Sharon Salzberg, world-famous meditation teacher and bestselling author, speaks about her training with legendary teachers in Asia and how to achieve sublime states of mind.

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Roger Walsh, MD, PhD - Altered States, Shamanism & Beliefs

Dr. Roger Walsh, professor of psychiatry, philosophy and anthropology at the University of California, Irvine talks about newly discovered states of consciousness.

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Mantak Chia - Mental Energy & Taoism

Mantak Chia, a Taoist meditation master, describes ancient techniques for cultivating more mental and sexual energy.

Bhante Vimalaramsi - Sustainable Happiness

Famous meditation teacher Bhante Vimalaramsi gives meditation and life advice for lasting happiness.

Charlie Morley - Lucid Dreams & Dream Yoga

Expert Charlie Morley discusses the science and potential of lucid dreaming.

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Cyndi Lee - Yoga, Zen & Tibetan Training

Cyndi Lee, a famous yoga teacher, author, and Founder of the OM Yoga Center in New York talks about deep contemplative practice.

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Commander Mark Divine - Mindset of a Navy SEAL

Commander Mark Divine, ex-Navy SEAL Commander, serial entrepreneur, and NY Times bestselling author, talks about cultivating mental toughness.

Jay Sanguinetti, PhD - Brain Stimulation Technology

Dr. Jay Sanguinetti, Chief Scientific Officer at Alchemas and Associate Director of the Center for Consciousness Studies, discusses his ultrasound technology for enhancing mindfulness and cognition.

Tucker Peck, PhD - Clinical Psychology, Meditation & Sleep

Clinical psychologist and meditation teacher Dr. Tucker Peck talks about the synthesis of western psychology and eastern mind training, as well as the waking up vs. growing up paradigm.

Sean Fargo - From Businessman to Monk

Sean Fargo, a meditation teacher and Founder of Mindfulness Exercises, talks about his rigorous training as a Buddhist monk and how it transformed his mind.

Michael Taft - Deep Mind Training

Bestselling author, podcaster, and meditation teacher Michael Taft discusses frameworks for understanding the mind and methods for deep mind training.

Tamara Russell, MSc, PhD, PsyD - Martial Arts, Neuroscience & Mindfulness

Author, lecturer and black belt, Dr. Tamara Russell talks about her training in Shaolin Kung Fu and the neuroscience of martial arts and mindfulness.